Author Bio Howard grew up in Philadelphia watching the Philly sports teams struggle for championships. He has been investing since 1989 and been a Fool since 2001. Prior to joining The Fool as a contract writer in 2019, Howard worked in the steel business as an engineer for 28 years. When he isn’t writing, he is usually out for a run, or relaxing to the music of the Grateful Dead. Many companies benefited from the stay-at-home restrictions that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. With people spending so much more of their time at home, many decided it was time to spruce up their properties, both inside and out. Sales at